Microsoft Office
Heru Casanova
Medical Doctor/Biologist
Washington,DC
Summary
Leveraging my experience as a Spanish/English interpreter at CyraCom, I bring a strong foundation in facilitating remote communication across language barriers. During my 6 months there, I honed my skills in interpreting for diverse scenarios, from business meetings to medical consultations. My fluency in both languages, combined with a background in Biology from UDC (University of the District of Columbia), allows me to analyze information effectively and translate it with precision. I am a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual, eager to contribute to clear and efficient communication within your team.
Dedicated individual successfully facilitates communication between people of different cultures and backgrounds. Brings wealth of knowledge and experience to organizations requiring interpretation and translation services. Committed to providing quality service and results. Smart professional with thorough understanding of various languages to fluently interpret and translate. Conveys intended messages accurately and reliably. Well-versed in interpretation and translation tools and services.
Trusty MD with experience in various care settings. Strong background in providing quality care to patients of wide range of ages and backgrounds. Proven track record of successfully diagnosing and treating variety of chronic and acute medical conditions.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
English/Spanish Medical Interpreter
Cyracom
03.2023 - 11.2023
- Bridged language barriers, allowing Spanish-speaking patients to have equal access to healthcare services.
- Improved patient satisfaction with the quality of medical services through clear communication and empathy.
- Completed precise translations of official documents with correct words and phrasing to meet legal standards.
- Served as medical interpreter for patients and staff clinical encounters by delivering accurate, skilled interpretations to facilitate effective communications.
Onsite Spanish English/Spanish Medical Interpreter
Mary's Center
04.2015 - 12.2016
- Followed ethical codes to protect confidentiality of patient medical information.
- Created new text in target language to reproduce content and style of original text.
- Verified understood medical information for patients by simplifying any jargon.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread translated documents for accuracy.
- Explained hospital policies and procedures to provide assistance to patients with limited English proficiency.
- Collaborated with team to translate series of documents from English to other languages.
- Interpreted spoken and written languages other than English and vice versa.
- Maintained strict confidentiality when handling sensitive patient information following HIPAA guidelines.
- Served as medical interpreter for patients and staff clinical encounters by delivering accurate, skilled interpretations to facilitate effective communications.
Education
M.D. - Medicine
Instituto Tecnologico De Santo Domingo
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of The District of Columbia
Washington, DC 05.2001 -
Skills
Sight Translation
Word Conflict Identification
Regulatory Compliance
Information Interpretation
Healthcare Systems Understanding
Physician communication
Task Prioritization
Pharmacology knowledge
Teamwork and Collaboration
Transcribing
Medical support
Confidential Information Protection
Problem-Solving
Written Communication
Reliability
History Evaluations
Dosage Calculation
Pathophysiology Understanding
Training and Development
Adaptability
Patient Education
Analytical Thinking
Medical Terminology
Decision-Making
Preventative Care
Relationship Building
Patient Assessment
Emergency Care
Multitasking
Patient Diagnosis
Medical Knowledge
Quality Medical Care
Diagnosis and prognosis
Physical examination
Continuous Improvement
Medical Equipment Operation
Infectious Disease Mitigation
Health assessments
Explaining Complex Diagnoses
Treatment Planning
Organizational Skills
Medical Research
Injury Treatment
Diagnostic Testing
Good Telephone Etiquette
Public Speaking
Microsoft Office
[Adobe Premier, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Photoshop Software Proficiency
Software
Adobe Premiere
Adobe Acrobat
Adobe Photoshop
Certification
BLS Basic Life Support BLS Training
Interests
Internal Medicine
Bilingual Medical Doctor
Timeline
English/Spanish Medical Interpreter
Cyracom
03.2023 - 11.2023
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
07-2021
BLS Basic Life Support BLS Training
06-2021
Onsite Spanish English/Spanish Medical Interpreter
Mary's Center
04.2015 - 12.2016
M.D. - Medicine
Instituto Tecnologico De Santo Domingo
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of The District of Columbia
05.2001 -
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